Top 5 Highest Individual Scores in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into a spectacular tournament showcasing breathtaking cricket over the years, and batsmen have been producing astonishing knocks time and again. The IPL has seen everything, ranging from power-hitting to graceful stroke play. Without further ado, let’s explore the top five sets of astonishing individual scores IPL has to offer:

Chris Gayle – 175 (66 balls) | RCB vs PWI, 2013*

CGS is not out; for sure, the score by Chris Gayle will last throughout IPL's existence. Hitting 175 runs single-handedly for Royal Challengers Bangalore with an exceptional strike rate of 265.15 earned Gayle a T20 record, which he still holds to this date, thanks to his jaw-dropping 17 sixes and 13 fours. Unleashing complete havoc on Pune Warriors India in Bengaluru will never be forgotten, nor will the chant “Gayle hit sixes” resonate throughout every IPL out there with 3-s reaching an unmatched feat.

Brendon McCullum – 158 (73 balls) | KKR vs RCB, 2008*

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Setting the tone for the IPL, superstar player Brendon McCullom scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Riders against RCB in Bengaluru within the first 20-odd matches of the IPL in 2008, setting the tone for franchise blasting cholesterol-heavy Super Bowl. 10 fours along with 13 sixes sent Chinnaswamy Stadium into a joyful height unlike anything during his innings.

Abhishek Sharma—141 (55 balls) | SRH vs PBKS, 2025

In one of the most stunning performances to date, Abhishek Sharma scored a stellar 141 runs off just 55 balls against Punjab Kings for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. The young southpaw bludgeoned 14 fours and 10 sixes, boasting an unparalleled 256.36 strike rate. His innings stands as the highest score made by an Indian in the IPL.

Quinton de Kock – 140 (70 balls ) | LSG vs KKR, 2022*

Quinton De Kock’s unbeaten score of 140 came in a crucial match for Lucknow Super Giants facing KKR at D Y Patil Stadium in 2022. With 10 fours and 10 sixes, he became a part of a record partnership with KL Rahul and helped shape one of the most dominating innings ever seen in the league.

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AB de Villiers—133 (59 balls) | RCB vs MI, 2015*

Mr. 360 degrees, AB De Villiers, put on a masterclass in 2015 against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, where he scored an unbeaten 133 off 59 balls. Attributed with 19 fours and 4 sixes, his innings was one of the most entertaining knocks in IPL history.